Arley Joe Mccreery

Arley Joe McCreery, 77, of Montvale, VA died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at his home. Born on April 4, 1934 in White Sulphur Springs, WV, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. McCreery. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald McCreery and his sister, Norma McCreery. Joe is survived by four sons, Joel (Beth) McCreery, Edgefield SC; Randy McCreery, Montvale VA; Daren (Angie) McCreery, Johnston SC; Tyler McCreery; a daughter, Shannon McDaniel, Roanoke VA and seven grandchildren, Meghan, Dylan, Sarah, Sadie, Jessica, Josh and Jonathon.

Joe graduated from White Sulphur Springs High School in 1952 and was Senior Class President and President of the High Honor Society. In 1956 Joe graduated from Duke University with a B.A. degree in Accounting. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was also a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity Gamma Chapter. Joe served honorably in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran.

After his military service, he was employed with Price Waterhouse as a C.P.A in Atlanta for several years after which he relocated to Roanoke where he was employed by Schwartz & Co. In 1968 he purchased the business where he served as President and CEO until his retirement.

He was loved dearly by his children and will truly be missed by family and friends. Memorials may be made to charity of choice. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443.